MUSIC 2F03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: James Newton Howard, Mark Knopfler, James Horner
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What to listen for in film: the musical accompaniment of narrative film. Example: apollo 13 (1995) composed by james horner. Was third attempt to land on the moon, failed. Clip: morning before the launch & the ready room. * music helps us to interpret scenes that would normally be interpreted in various ways. * where music starts & its absence is also quite important* * helps to smooth over camera shots as a transitional tool* After this scene, music continues for several minutes through the launch scene. Music will start to lose effect if it keeps playing. Where music isn"t can be as important as where it is. Music fades in under shower scene smooths transitions: film is a discontinuous medium (choppy, *certain instruments are associated with certain emotional states & Instruments: brass military heroism sacrifice situations* Tempo: slow restrained controlled professional. Change in musical texture with transition to external scene.
